ISLAMABAD: Air Marshal Perrance Shiri, commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, visited Air Headquarters on Monday.
On his arrival, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman received the distinguished guest, while a smartly turned out contingent of the Pakistan Air Force which presented him with a guard of honour.
The visiting dignitary paid homage to the martyrs of the PAF by laying a floral wreath on the Martyrs’ Monument. The honourable guest was introduced to principal staff officers of the Pakistan Air Force.
Later, the Zimbabwean Defence Secretary Martin Rushwaya and Air Marshal Perrance Shiri called on the Air Chief in his office. The dignitaries remained together for some time and discussed matters of professional interest and areas of mutual cooperation.
The Zimbabwean Air Force commander lauded the sound professionalism of the PAF personnel and expressed his desire to further enhance mutual cooperation between the two air forces. The Air Chief offered all out support to the Air Force of Zimbabwe in various fields.
It may be mentioned here that Perrance Shiri is on an official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of the Pakistan Air Force.